Exercise and training apparatus

ABSTRACT

The exercise and training apparatus comprises: a base disposed on a supporting surface for the apparatus. an upper body support arrangement secured to the base frame in a manner that allows several positions ranging from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical sitting position. a head support secured to the upper body support arrangement. a lower body support arrangement secured to the base frame adjacent to the upper body support having a generally horizontal position. a pair of hand levers attached to the upper body support one to each side in a manner that allows the user&#39;s hands to move the levers in plural directions. a lever secured to the lower body support arrangement capable of receiving the user&#39;s leg in a manner that allows the user to move the lever in plural directions. an adjustable resistance means secured to each lever to provide resistance to the movement of the lever.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to exercise apparatus and more particularly to improved exercise and training apparatus which can provide an endurance workout by simulating the movement of a swimming dolphin.

Experts in the field of fitness and exercise are in agreement that actually performing exercises is the most beneficial way to promote health and well being. One of the most effective methods of exercising is swimming as it provides an effective cardiovascular regimen and is a very low impact exercise. Exercise and training apparatus are described in prior art as represented in U.S. Pat. No. 5,158,513 issued on October 1992 to Mitchel p. Reeves and U.S. Pat. No. 4,830,363 issued May 1989 to Robert J. Kennedy and U.S. Pat. No. 5,393,280 issued February 1995 to Joseph Haviv and various U.S. patents referred to in these patents. The prior art exercise and training apparatus enable the user to approximate the kicking movement of the legs however they fail to provide an arrangement which would enable the user to move both legs in unison in several directions such as up and down, side to side and in diagonal directions. Also multiple body positions such as upright sitting position several incline sitting positions and flat laying position are limited.

The present invention object is to provide an improved exercise and training apparatus enabling the user lower body to simulate the movement of a swimming dolphin tail with both legs in unison. Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows movement of the legs in unison in plural directions. Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to exercise in several body positions. Another object of the present invention is to provide means to adjust the resistance of the legs lever.

SUMMERY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention there is provided an exercise and training apparatus.

An object of the present invention is to provide an improved exercise and training apparatus.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved exercise and training apparatus enabling the user lower body to simulate the movement of a swimming dolphin tail with both legs in unison.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to exercise in several body positions.

Another object of the present invention is to provide means to adjust the resistance Means of the legs and arms levers.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to exercise by moving arm and legs simultaneously or separately.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement which allows the user to adjust the length of the legs lever and the length of the arms levers to accommodate different users.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon referring to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise and training apparatus in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an exercise and training apparatus inclined position in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an exercise and training apparatus in accordance with the present invention.

PARTS REFERENCE NUMERALS

-   11. base. -   12. upper body support. -   13. lower body support. -   14. head support. -   15. arm lever. -   16. legs lever. -   17. resistance means. -   18. universal joint. -   19. connection bar.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following description similar features and part in the drawing were given similar numerals.

Referring to FIG. 1 there is illustrated a training and exercising apparatus in accordance with the present invention.

The apparatus comprises a base means (11) disposed on a supporting surface.

An upper body support (12) attached to base means (11) in a manner that allows positioning of the upper body support in several positions ranging from generally horizontal position to generally vertical position.

A lower body support (13) attached to base means (11) adjacent to upper body support aft end in a manner that allows adjustment of the distance between the lower body support (13) and upper body support (12).

A head support (14) attached to upper body support (12) at the fore end in a manner that allows adjustment of the distance between the head support (14) and upper body support (12).

Two flexible universal joints (18) attached one to each side at the generally upper section of the upper body support (12).

A flexible universal joint (18) attached to lower body support (13).

Two arm levers attached to the two upper flexible universal joints (18) in a manner that allows movement of arm levers in several directions.

A leg s lever (16) attached to the lower flexible universal joint (18) in a manner that allows movement of legs lever in several directions.

The length of arm levers (15) is telescopically adjustable.

The length of legs lever (16) is telescopically adjustable

Resistance means is provided for each arm lever.

Resistance means is provided for legs lever.

A connection bar (19) secured to the base frame in a manner that allows adjustment of the space between the connection bar and the body support members (12) (13). 

1. An exercise and training apparatus comprising: a base member for supporting the apparatus on a supporting surface; an upper body support member secured to said base member extending along a longitude axis of said base member having a first end and a second end and a right side and a left side; said upper support member pivotally secured to said base member in a spaced relationship thereto for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis extending along a latitude axis of said upper body support; a lower body support member secured to said base member extending along a longitude axis of said base member adjacent to said upper body support member second end having a first end and a second end and a right side and a left side; a head support member secured to said upper body support member first end; a connection means attached to said right side of said upper body support member; a connection means attached to said left side of said upper body support member; a connection means attached to said lower body support member; an arm lever secured to said right connection means in a manner to allow movement of said lever in a plurality of directions and planes; an arm lever secured to said left connection means in a manner to allow movement of said lever in a plurality of directions and planes; a legs lever secured to said lower connection means in a manner to allow movement of said lever in a plurality of directions and planes; an adjustable resistance means attached to each said levers;
 2. The exercise and training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said head support member includes means for adjusting the space between said head support member and said upper body support member;
 3. The exercise and training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said arm lever includes a handle;
 4. The exercise and training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said arm lever includes means for adjusting the length of said arm lever;
 5. The exercise and training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said legs lever includes means for adjusting the length of said legs lever;
 6. The exercise and training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said lower body support member includes means for adjusting the space between said lower body support member and said upper body support member;
 7. The exercise and training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said head support member includes means for adjusting the space between said head support member and said upper body support member;
 8. The exercise and training apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base member includes an adjustable connection means for said resistance means; 